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in the united states. our combat mission is ending, but our commitment to iraq's future is not. going forward, a transitional force of u.s. troops will remain in iraq with a different mission advising and assisting iraq's security forces, supporting iraqi troops in targeted counterterrorism missions and protecting our civilians. consistent with our agreement with the iraqi government, all u.s. troops will leave by the end of next year. as our military draws down, our dedicated civilians, diplomats, aid workers and advisors are moving into the lead to support iraq as it strengthens its governments, resolves political disputes, resettles those displaced by war and builds ties with the region and the world. that's a message that vice president biden is delivering to the iraqi people to his visit there today. this new approach reflects our long-term partnership with iraq, one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect. of course, violence will not end with our combat mission. extremists will continue to set
in the united states. our combat mission is ending, but our commitment to iraq's future is not. going forward, a transitional force of u.s. troops will remain in iraq with a different mission advising and assisting iraq's security forces, supporting iraqi troops in targeted counterterrorism missions and protecting our civilians. consistent with our agreement with the iraqi government, all u.s. troops will leave by the end of next year. as our military draws down, our dedicated civilians,...
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through this remarkable chapter in the history of the united states and iraq. we have met our responsibilities. now, it's time to turn the page. as we do, i'm mindful that the iraq war has been a contentious issue at home. here too it's time to turn the page. this afternoon i spoke to former president george w. bush. it's well known that he and i disagreed about the war from its outset. yet no one can doubt president bush's support for our troops or his love of country and commitment to our security. as i've said there are patriots who supported the war and patriots who opposed it. and all of us are united to the love of our men and women and our hope for the iraqi future. our country is grounded on the ability to thrive from our differences. no challenge is more essential to our security than our fight against al-qaida. americans across the political spectrum supported the use of force against those who attacked us on 911. now as we approach our tenth year of combat, there are those who are asking tough questions about our commission there but we must never lo
through this remarkable chapter in the history of the united states and iraq. we have met our responsibilities. now, it's time to turn the page. as we do, i'm mindful that the iraq war has been a contentious issue at home. here too it's time to turn the page. this afternoon i spoke to former president george w. bush. it's well known that he and i disagreed about the war from its outset. yet no one can doubt president bush's support for our troops or his love of country and commitment to our...
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the iraqi people will have a strong partner in the united states. our combat mission and our commitment to rock's future is there. going forward a transitional force will remain in iraq with a different mission. supporting a rocket troops of terrorism which in and protecting civilians. with our partnership all u.s. troops will leave by the end of next year. as our military draws back all of dedicated civilians, diplomats, aid workers are moving to support iraq is the strength in the government resolve political disputes and have been displaced by war. this is the message that joe biden is delivering to the iraqi people today. this new approach reflects our partnership with iraq. it's based upon a mutual interest and of course well as will end without a combat mission. they will continue to set off bombs. it will try to spark more fight. but east terrace will field fail to achieve their goals. iraqis are proud people they have objectives and day of no interest in destruction. they understand that only iraqis can resolve their differences. only a rock
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if the iraqi government comes to the united states and says, we want the troops to leave, that's different. but it could be months, if not years before the actual involvement the is over. >> and vice president joe biden in iraq a couple days ago sort of laying out the groundwork for the end of the combat forces to be in that country. tonight, president obama will make that announcement. he's at the podium right now. >> good evening. tonight, i'd like to talk to you about the end of our combat mission in iraq. the ongoing security at the aend of our combat mission in iraq. the ongoing security challenges we face and the need to rebuild our nation here at home. i know this historic moment comes at a time of great uncertainty for many americans. we've now been through nearly a decade of war. we've endured a long and painful recession. and sometimes, in the midst of these storms the future that we're trying to build for our nation, the future of lasting peace and long-term prosperity may seem beyond our reach. but this milestone should serve as a reminder to automatic americans that the future
if the iraqi government comes to the united states and says, we want the troops to leave, that's different. but it could be months, if not years before the actual involvement the is over. >> and vice president joe biden in iraq a couple days ago sort of laying out the groundwork for the end of the combat forces to be in that country. tonight, president obama will make that announcement. he's at the podium right now. >> good evening. tonight, i'd like to talk to you about the end of...
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at the nuremberg tribunals which the united states government was the chief prosecutor of decided that a soldier or a command or citizen has obligations under international law then are higher than their duty to obey the best aquash superior orders even. can not be considered in mitigation where crimes as shocking and extensive has been committed consciously ruthlessly and without a military excuse or justification. and that set the basic precedent that a soldier what this obey. an order that is here we go. and it would have been much better in the prison systems in iraq if more soul. it's had disobeyed it would have been better for our whole international image and our whole foreign policy and it's in the military's interest. even though most military people would say this has to be the key thing but this a point at what cost if the cost is committing war crimes and discipline has to give way to the broader principle that military should operate. good morning every one of us receive or hear the news room is attorney says a good squad leader who took care of his men but the government
at the nuremberg tribunals which the united states government was the chief prosecutor of decided that a soldier or a command or citizen has obligations under international law then are higher than their duty to obey the best aquash superior orders even. can not be considered in mitigation where crimes as shocking and extensive has been committed consciously ruthlessly and without a military excuse or justification. and that set the basic precedent that a soldier what this obey. an order that...
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that is why we call this the united states of america. i will make this case across the country from now until november and i am asking for your help. if you want to join me and the rest of your representatives, we can make this economy work for all americans again and restore the american dream and give it to our children and our grandchildren. god bless you and god bless the united states of america. [applause] ♪ >> the c-span networks, provide coverage of politics, public affairs, nonfiction books, and american history. all available on television, radio, on line, and social media networking sites. find our content any time through the video library. and we take c-span on the road with our digital bus local content vehicle. it is washington your way, the c-span networks, now available and more than 100 million homes. >> "washington journal" is next. we will look at the day's news and take calls. later today, religious leaders from the christian, jewish, and muslim faith will discuss the country's reaction to the islamic cultural cent
that is why we call this the united states of america. i will make this case across the country from now until november and i am asking for your help. if you want to join me and the rest of your representatives, we can make this economy work for all americans again and restore the american dream and give it to our children and our grandchildren. god bless you and god bless the united states of america. [applause] ♪ >> the c-span networks, provide coverage of politics, public affairs,...
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and may god bless the united states of america and all who serve her. >> from the oval office, president obama. in simple words saying "the american combat mission in iraq has ended." "this is it, it is time to turn the page and put the responsibility for iraq primarily in the hands of the iraqis," george. >> that's right. he doesn't want his presidency defined by war. saying all american troops will be gone by the end of next year. reasserted that american troops will start to come out of afghanistan next summer. that's a hard commitment. and he said his central mission, fixing this economy. >> and of course while praising the troops who have fought so long, so hard. we're going to return now to our regular programming. but they'll be much more analysis of this later on "nightline" tonight. you'll have more tomorrow morning on "good morning america" and you can always get the latest anytime at abcnews.com. for george stephanopoulos, and for dan harris, i'm diane sawyer in new york. for all of us at abc news, good night. >>> there is frightening moments in berkeley this morning. a mounlt
and may god bless the united states of america and all who serve her. >> from the oval office, president obama. in simple words saying "the american combat mission in iraq has ended." "this is it, it is time to turn the page and put the responsibility for iraq primarily in the hands of the iraqis," george. >> that's right. he doesn't want his presidency defined by war. saying all american troops will be gone by the end of next year. reasserted that american...
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bilateral negotiations between the united states and russia. if we are serious about dramatic reductions in these nuclear arsenals then we widen the club and bring in all the nuclear powers and. ideal the at least north korea and even iran for that matter and say enough we're all we're going to get rid of all these it does seem like a. kind of ideal dream but it is a goal to reach war thank you very much very powerful thank you. are. going to. have a rally will sell lots of beer will. they will wear uniforms that will damage is the black and them anything but very little damming to white. and they are the key to our problem our own right. more news today violence is once again flared up. these are the images. from the streets of canada. china operations are. every month we give you the future we'll do you understand how we'll get there and i want to bring the best in science and technology from across russia and around the world. join us. on r g. and welcome back you're watching our t.v. direct from the heart of moscow and let's get a look at y
bilateral negotiations between the united states and russia. if we are serious about dramatic reductions in these nuclear arsenals then we widen the club and bring in all the nuclear powers and. ideal the at least north korea and even iran for that matter and say enough we're all we're going to get rid of all these it does seem like a. kind of ideal dream but it is a goal to reach war thank you very much very powerful thank you. are. going to. have a rally will sell lots of beer will. they will...
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i came to the united states when i was eighteen years old. and i had no ties anywhere and that i and. i felt like a stranger everywhere i went. so when i came here country. i figured i should try to fit into north american society. the heart of this country. for me joining the army was a way of becoming a member of a fraternity. other country. he had clearly defined political views. anyone who comes to another country. especially in this country which is the jewish . supposed to be a place for everyone. to be a part of israeli society. everyone else. has . to everything. from the. that's how i became a volunteer paratrooper among the best. i had been accepted at the military school i felt like the proudest man on earth with my cadets uniform. at the end of the first. two years later graduated from the. well the rank of artillery officer. i was successful as a soldier i did my job and i was promoted i received several medals. and marks of recognition things were going very well. in the military i was proud to be an infantry soldier because the
i came to the united states when i was eighteen years old. and i had no ties anywhere and that i and. i felt like a stranger everywhere i went. so when i came here country. i figured i should try to fit into north american society. the heart of this country. for me joining the army was a way of becoming a member of a fraternity. other country. he had clearly defined political views. anyone who comes to another country. especially in this country which is the jewish . supposed to be a place for...
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. >> the family is finally en route to the united states. a lot of hope there, a new beginning. but there was so much more left to do for youssif. when we come back, from baghdad to a burn center. stay with us. >>> you know, little youssif suffered so much, but i can tell you he taught us something as well. through the nonstop coverage of the war and terror, he taught us something about hope and his spirit, and you, the cnn viewer and cnn.com user really made the next phase of his life possible. youssif's father called it a journey from death to life. his mother called it a dream. >> we'd like to welcome you to los angeles. >> from baghdad to los angeles, a 24-hour trip, a world away, and a new beginning for youssif and his family. far from iraq's violent and uncertain streets. cnn correspondent dar roy damon brought youssif's polite to the world's attention. she served for a time as their translator. for youssif and their family, every day in their new home seemed extraordinary. >> she's seen a toaster in cartoons before but not real life. >> there were other slices of american
. >> the family is finally en route to the united states. a lot of hope there, a new beginning. but there was so much more left to do for youssif. when we come back, from baghdad to a burn center. stay with us. >>> you know, little youssif suffered so much, but i can tell you he taught us something as well. through the nonstop coverage of the war and terror, he taught us something about hope and his spirit, and you, the cnn viewer and cnn.com user really made the next phase of...
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states of america why would that be well they've got that got all of power in the world have got the money they've got the influence money talks right on each orks and i don't anything you know. who i mean for the common people you know it but it will come on the streets or whatever i mean what are they going to do. you know it's just more or less you know they get face time and they're going to be like oh yeah we did this do that or whatever but it's nothing if we all stopped believing in that what's really the other option i guess i mean if martin luther king said you know it is the i have a dream or that avenue i nightmare yet a dream so i think that what we all hope for is that we don't have that fatalistic view that we hope there's always a possibility to change the bottom line is that the un's agenda is important to the peoples of the world whether or not they're actually able to do anything about it remains to be seen until then we've got a lot of traffic. we're going to take a short break here on our back with headlines. a little bit. news today violence is once again flared
states of america why would that be well they've got that got all of power in the world have got the money they've got the influence money talks right on each orks and i don't anything you know. who i mean for the common people you know it but it will come on the streets or whatever i mean what are they going to do. you know it's just more or less you know they get face time and they're going to be like oh yeah we did this do that or whatever but it's nothing if we all stopped believing in that...
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had never threatened the the united states. we went in under a false premise. it was a war that not only 4400 americans were killed and over 40,000 were wounded or crippled and the cost of $3 trillion, but the iraqis themselves, 100,000 dead at least, 2.5 million dislocated from their own country, 2 million expatriate's living out of the country, and has left the united states less able to organize a coalition and less believable and credible in organizing a coalition in afghanistan. >> did the invasion of iraq make american citizens safer in the long run? >> no, in fact it probably made the world situation and for us less safe. saddam hussein was despicable, he actually control the country and there was no doubt that there when he was in power because there would have been a threat to them. therefore, but the captor policy provided to iran and the control over terrorism in his own country was probably in a cold hearted national security way beneficial to us. not the other way around. he did not have weapons of mass destruction
had never threatened the the united states. we went in under a false premise. it was a war that not only 4400 americans were killed and over 40,000 were wounded or crippled and the cost of $3 trillion, but the iraqis themselves, 100,000 dead at least, 2.5 million dislocated from their own country, 2 million expatriate's living out of the country, and has left the united states less able to organize a coalition and less believable and credible in organizing a coalition in afghanistan. >>...
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it is important for the united states to remain engaged. >> it will be important for the united states to recognize the difficult position in which netanyahu finds himself% not just because he has strong opposition to what he is trying to achieve in the peace talks, but because at issue, from my point of view, is that -- israel's own future, its state. they are still in hostile territory. you have hamas who don't want to engage in peace talks. you have people in the region who would just as soon see israel wiped off the face of the earth. that is the reality. that is the neighborhood in which netanyahu finds himself. the united states has to be very careful that it does not weaken -- this will surprise many people -- they cannot weaken isra's position. israel is a very, very difficult position. >> for home does abbas speak? >> he speaks for fatah. >> in many ways i give him enormous credit for doing something that he has for 20 years believe them. he has always renounced violence. increasingly, he is somewhat isolated, but he is doing this anyway even though his own allies are at best
it is important for the united states to remain engaged. >> it will be important for the united states to recognize the difficult position in which netanyahu finds himself% not just because he has strong opposition to what he is trying to achieve in the peace talks, but because at issue, from my point of view, is that -- israel's own future, its state. they are still in hostile territory. you have hamas who don't want to engage in peace talks. you have people in the region who would just...
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in the united states. our combat mission is ending, but our commitment to iraq's future is not. going forward, a transitional force of u.s. troops will remain in iraq with a different mission, advising and assisting iraq's security forces. supporting counterterrorism organizations and protecting our civilians. consistent with our agreement with the iraqi government, all u.s. troops will leave by the end of next year. as our military draws down, our dedicated civilians, diplomats, aid workers, and advisors, are moving in for the lead to support iraq as it strengthens its government, resolves political disputes, resettles those displaced by war, and builds ties with the region and the world. that's a message that vice president biden is delivering to the iraqi people to his visit there today. this new approach reflects our long-term partnership with iraq, one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect. of course, violence will not end with our combat mission. extremists will continue to set off bombs, att
in the united states. our combat mission is ending, but our commitment to iraq's future is not. going forward, a transitional force of u.s. troops will remain in iraq with a different mission, advising and assisting iraq's security forces. supporting counterterrorism organizations and protecting our civilians. consistent with our agreement with the iraqi government, all u.s. troops will leave by the end of next year. as our military draws down, our dedicated civilians, diplomats, aid workers,...
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>> larry: you're not saying the united states committed genocide, you're saying the united states committed genocide? >> translator: that's a separate discussion and, yes, it did happen in both iraq and afghanistan. but that's a separate issue. i like to ask you, if in a country someone's rights are violated, they're oppressed, assuming your assumption, your statement is correct, does that imply that they can go and occupy another land? is there any logic in that if we were to follow that logic, will there be in security left in the world? in world war ii, if they were to occupy 20 countries around the world that would be terrible. >> larry: israel is a legal state. >> translator: the question is -- come on. the question -- you just said yourself it's over the holocaust. why are you changing your statement? >> larry: you were saying -- >> translator: my question is what are the interests of the united states to -- absolutely defending them. there are many parts of the world where human rights are violated. you know how many american indians were killed? do you know or not? >> larry: i know.
>> larry: you're not saying the united states committed genocide, you're saying the united states committed genocide? >> translator: that's a separate discussion and, yes, it did happen in both iraq and afghanistan. but that's a separate issue. i like to ask you, if in a country someone's rights are violated, they're oppressed, assuming your assumption, your statement is correct, does that imply that they can go and occupy another land? is there any logic in that if we were to...
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this doesn't help the image of the united states. it just worsens it. >> larry: we're not going to resolve that. one other thing on that area. do you still permit stoning in iran? we've had a lot of attention paid about that lady. do you permit stoning lawful in iran? >> translator: i think that i have explained this in the past couple of days to a number of other reporters. this lady's case has not been completely examined yet. no verdict has been issued yet. she is accused of being -- of murdering her husband. and i don't think in the world if someone is accused of murdering their husband, people would pour on the streets and rally in favor of her. >> larry: but if they were going to stone her, they would rally. >> translator: she has been accused of the murder of her husband. there is no verdict issued. no verdict, no sentence has been passed. >> larry: all i asked was -- >> translator: and it is not about a stoning case at all. there's no stoning sentence here. at all. a person in germany made this claim which was untrue. our jud
this doesn't help the image of the united states. it just worsens it. >> larry: we're not going to resolve that. one other thing on that area. do you still permit stoning in iran? we've had a lot of attention paid about that lady. do you permit stoning lawful in iran? >> translator: i think that i have explained this in the past couple of days to a number of other reporters. this lady's case has not been completely examined yet. no verdict has been issued yet. she is accused of...
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since the end of world war two the united states has had a military presence in japan which some. people living in okinawa are finding a nuisance i don't hate people but sometimes we have to. because of the. song. doesn't for. america. around eighteen percent of okinawa's main island is occupied by u.s. military forces here a week we can hear the noise of their airplanes which. have been maybe some accidents or crimes not only are we displaced but with their bases but. as we know it's also. they also help the economy and people from now or into bases or depend on the basis leading some to believe that in order to provide a more stable future there needs to be less reliance on the basis. on the direction and the make more business. we need to be independent. station do need to market represents okinawa in japan's house of representatives and is looking to bring about change. it has been sixty years since world war two seventy percent of u.s. bases in japan are in okinawa i know that there are security measures and programs in place in asian countries we want the u.s. to reduce thei
since the end of world war two the united states has had a military presence in japan which some. people living in okinawa are finding a nuisance i don't hate people but sometimes we have to. because of the. song. doesn't for. america. around eighteen percent of okinawa's main island is occupied by u.s. military forces here a week we can hear the noise of their airplanes which. have been maybe some accidents or crimes not only are we displaced but with their bases but. as we know it's also....
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we'll ask the archivist of the united states, alan weinstein. [theme song playing] >> doctor alan weinstein, it's a great pleasure having yo pleasure to be here. >> recently, you brought the minister of iraq. what did he -- what was his impression? what did he take away from your visit and what did you show him? >> john, we have over a million visitors every year. he was -- he had the place to himself for a while. he was interested in seeing the charters of freedoms, interested in seeing the declaration of independence, the constitution and -- >> u.n. declaration? >> and the bill the rights, the u.s. charter. he was also interested in the revolutionary period. washington -- was fascinated to spend sometime with washington's documents. he knew a great deal about american history. he also knew a great deal about the american revolution, for example, that we like so many other democracies began with support from other countries. we began with french support. they have coalition support in iraq. he was well aware of the time that it took the us. to
we'll ask the archivist of the united states, alan weinstein. [theme song playing] >> doctor alan weinstein, it's a great pleasure having yo pleasure to be here. >> recently, you brought the minister of iraq. what did he -- what was his impression? what did he take away from your visit and what did you show him? >> john, we have over a million visitors every year. he was -- he had the place to himself for a while. he was interested in seeing the charters of freedoms,...
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even he call for unity in his speech it was a patriotic speech you know extolled the virtues of the united states as every president always does so he sort of hit those notes the way you're supposed to do with the press and i think you think that the majority of people in this campaign dislike the kind of partisan bickering that we continue to seems to i think that part of the speech will go across. so i think they'll be mixed reactions i think republicans will see it a certain way and democrats will see it in the way and meanwhile the number of troops sent to afghanistan improves each did of course go on to talking about the economy i think you want to switch it to that because of course that's what many americans are concerned about their so many people that have lost jobs here that have lost homes so the economy and its direct result from the war is a major factor here and i think he tried to discuss that and move in that direction and tried to give people the impression that something positive would be going with happening on that sphere again i think you'll find the democrats supporti
even he call for unity in his speech it was a patriotic speech you know extolled the virtues of the united states as every president always does so he sort of hit those notes the way you're supposed to do with the press and i think you think that the majority of people in this campaign dislike the kind of partisan bickering that we continue to seems to i think that part of the speech will go across. so i think they'll be mixed reactions i think republicans will see it a certain way and...
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the united states now the site of the terror attacks in new york a man set light to pages of the koran didn't comment on his actions and was scored away from the area by police later he reportedly said was protecting freedom of speech to pastors in the state of tennessee also setting the copies of the muslim holy book this comes after a lot of courage to burn the koran. a quote office. of tension has also fled in new york have a plans to build a mosque and islamic community center just blocks from the site of the world trade center around one thousand people gathered near ground zero to support the construction while several hundred demonstrators opposed to it rallied nearby the project has sparked heated debate in the u.s. dividing the nation. states has been one of the victims of nine eleven many of those who were giving first aid at the scene of the charter to vent some feeling abandoned the rescuers say the u.s. government has left them struggling by themselves with illnesses contracted after working at ground zero. point nine met some of them. gary white was an american hero in tw
the united states now the site of the terror attacks in new york a man set light to pages of the koran didn't comment on his actions and was scored away from the area by police later he reportedly said was protecting freedom of speech to pastors in the state of tennessee also setting the copies of the muslim holy book this comes after a lot of courage to burn the koran. a quote office. of tension has also fled in new york have a plans to build a mosque and islamic community center just blocks...
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the promotion of democracy i mean the united states is founded on the idea that democracy is the best political system for ensuring the rights of both the majority and the minority in a country and so forth but that there can be many different translations the word democracy has actually become a dirty word in much of the arab world because the united states of america has waged wars on afghanistan and on iraq and supports israel which is and are part of the democracy at the mako see exclusively for the oppressive community that stole all the lands of the palestinians. and. with blogs in russia now running into the millions the internet has become a major force by highlighting issues often ignored by mainstream media people now get a global audience and results when they report cases of crime corruption and bullying because i mean a lot of the reports on a russia's new wave of internet justice. parents and students said this man had bleach children on more than one occasion because he was the head of the local administration people were afraid to speak out. desktops laptops phones and
the promotion of democracy i mean the united states is founded on the idea that democracy is the best political system for ensuring the rights of both the majority and the minority in a country and so forth but that there can be many different translations the word democracy has actually become a dirty word in much of the arab world because the united states of america has waged wars on afghanistan and on iraq and supports israel which is and are part of the democracy at the mako see...
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the united states has paid a huge price to put the future of iraq in the hands of its people. we have said our young men and women to make enormous sacrifices in iraq -- we have sent them. we have persevered because of a belief we share with the iraqi people, a belief that out of war, a new beginning will be born in this cradle of civilization. through this chapter in the history of the united states and iraq, we have met our responsibilities. now, it is time to turn the page. tavis: president obama speaking last night. i am pleased to be joined by the former baghdad bureau chief for "the new york times," the now heads the london bureau, john burns. >> it is a pleasure, tavis. tavis: did he strike the right balance, the right tone? was it what you expected? >> i think he did. whether you are for or against the war, there has to be a great sense of relief that that milestone has now been passed, and there are 16 months to go before the last of the american units rumble out of iraq. tavis: many correspondents were asked to offer their own expressions on their website, and you po
the united states has paid a huge price to put the future of iraq in the hands of its people. we have said our young men and women to make enormous sacrifices in iraq -- we have sent them. we have persevered because of a belief we share with the iraqi people, a belief that out of war, a new beginning will be born in this cradle of civilization. through this chapter in the history of the united states and iraq, we have met our responsibilities. now, it is time to turn the page. tavis: president...
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remarkable chapter in the history of the united states and iraq we have met our responsibilities now. it's time to turn the page. so president obama emphasized his pledge for all remaining u.s. troops to leave iraq in a year's time despite the departure of combat soldiers fifty thousand troops are staying to help train local forces he said afghanistan will now receive new resources with intensified operations against al qaeda leaders but stated it's not an open ended war with withdrawal to follow that to you cools. excuse me obama ended his speech by telling however to the faltering american economy vital need for recovery. and alison weir direct the u.s. council flash more interest things obama said nothing unexpected especially with so many americans concerned about the country's current economic situation. i suspect we're going to see the very partisan divisions that we're seeing too often these days. even he called for unity in his speech it was a patriotic speech even extolled the virtues of the united states as every president always says so he sort of hit those notes the way y
remarkable chapter in the history of the united states and iraq we have met our responsibilities now. it's time to turn the page. so president obama emphasized his pledge for all remaining u.s. troops to leave iraq in a year's time despite the departure of combat soldiers fifty thousand troops are staying to help train local forces he said afghanistan will now receive new resources with intensified operations against al qaeda leaders but stated it's not an open ended war with withdrawal to...
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the united states with all of its assets. >> rose: does that offer opportunities for the united states and russia to cooperate in ways that it has not before? >> i think it does. and not only for the united states and russia but also for europe because the competition which we now witness in the world, it's an objective fact, you know. the desire to sell more goods, services, high tech products, intellectual products is measurable and the powerhouse of the world is moving to asia and the pacific. this is recognized by all available statistical data. but it's also civilization. the competition enters into the value. the values promoted by the western civilization are not accepted without question by others the asian civilization, latin civilization, african civilization. so we've had some common denominator in the form of the universal declaration of human rights. basic rights have been formulated. but as soon as you start going into the details, deciphering each and every principle which has been universally endorsed, you get into some interesting discussions. and i wanted to explain i
the united states with all of its assets. >> rose: does that offer opportunities for the united states and russia to cooperate in ways that it has not before? >> i think it does. and not only for the united states and russia but also for europe because the competition which we now witness in the world, it's an objective fact, you know. the desire to sell more goods, services, high tech products, intellectual products is measurable and the powerhouse of the world is moving to asia...
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and other northern parts of russia, the united states, and other countries have become crucial to the future of the world. the development of energy production and transport to the monitoring of climate change will rely on the ice in the ocean for their very survival. >> after all the fine words, russia continues to expand its presence in the arctic. this will tinker helping to open up a new shipping lane to asia. -- this oil tanker helping to open up the new shipping lane to asia. it will be tapping the vast oil reserves thought to lie beneath the arctic sea. russia will use its new energy resources here is a guarantee for future economic development. richard galpin, bbc news, moscow. >> it was supposed to be a showcase for india, a chance to show off its infrastructure and prove it is of global power. but now it is be shame game -- now it is the shame and game. photos just emerged show dirt, debris, in the unfinished room -- in an unfinished rooms. we have this from chris morris. >> these are photos obtain from the bbc of what some of the accommodations in the athletes' village look
and other northern parts of russia, the united states, and other countries have become crucial to the future of the world. the development of energy production and transport to the monitoring of climate change will rely on the ice in the ocean for their very survival. >> after all the fine words, russia continues to expand its presence in the arctic. this will tinker helping to open up a new shipping lane to asia. -- this oil tanker helping to open up the new shipping lane to asia. it...
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address, the president said the united states commitment to a stable iraq continues. >> u.s. troops will remain in iraq with a different mission advising and assisting iraqi military forces. >> reporter: republican leaders in congress says america's success is not because of president barack obama but in spied of him. as a senator, he opposed the troop surge. a top house republican said this to the president. >> one lawmaker rejected the idea saying and again i am quoting, in fact i think we will do the reverse. >> reporter: with one combat mission complete, he made it clear, the fight against terrorism and the war in afghanistan are far from over. >> because of our draw down in iraq, we are able to apply the resources necessary to go on the offense. >> combat may be coming to an end but it does not end there. a blue star mom, linda bear tells kron4 news, her son has big challenge ahead of him as do all the iraq war vets. >> the scars will be with our troops coming back. there is a lot of healing that will need to take place and a lot of help they will need and they deserve m
address, the president said the united states commitment to a stable iraq continues. >> u.s. troops will remain in iraq with a different mission advising and assisting iraqi military forces. >> reporter: republican leaders in congress says america's success is not because of president barack obama but in spied of him. as a senator, he opposed the troop surge. a top house republican said this to the president. >> one lawmaker rejected the idea saying and again i am quoting, in...
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we'll get to the bottom of it all. >> remarkable chapter in the united states history and iraq, we have met our responsibilities . now it's time to turn the page. gwen: looking forward, moving ahead, talking about the positives, wap president doesn't want that. but as the labor day launched to the political season arrived, the white house faces a stubborn jobless recovery. >> jobs are being created, just not being created as fast as we need to. gwen: a new effort to arrive at meast -- middle east peace. >> mr. prime minister and mr. president, you have the opportunity to end this conflict and the decades between your people once and for all. gwen: a newly energized republican opposition. >> lets let's stand together and restore america. gwen: we examine why the page could turn both ways with stan, deborah solomon, and john dickerson of "slate" magazine. >> covering history as it happens. live from our nation's capital, this is "washington week with gwen ifill," produced in association with national journal. funding for "washington week" is provided by -- >> what if you could just be you
we'll get to the bottom of it all. >> remarkable chapter in the united states history and iraq, we have met our responsibilities . now it's time to turn the page. gwen: looking forward, moving ahead, talking about the positives, wap president doesn't want that. but as the labor day launched to the political season arrived, the white house faces a stubborn jobless recovery. >> jobs are being created, just not being created as fast as we need to. gwen: a new effort to arrive at meast...
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. >> the family is finally en route to the united states. a lot of hope there, a new beginning, but there was so much more left to do for youssif. when we come back, from baghdad to a burn center. stay with us. was always... [ laughing ] that seat's not happening without a big miles upcharge. a miles upcharge wasn't part of the deal. was i supposed to go without my wife? [ elevator bell dings ] [ grunting ] haha, that was awkward. so we upgraded to the venture card from capital one. we've had it with the games. [ male announcer ] don't pay miles upcharges. don't play games. get the flight you want with the venture card at capitalone.com. what's in your wallet? woow! hey man, how ya doin'? how's your shave? kinda like tuggin' and pullin'. see how shaving can cause irritating tug and pull? [ male announcer ] that's why gillette's introducing the revolutionary new fusion proglide. it glides... like literally. [ male announcer ] now, fusion proglide has been engineered with gillette's thinnest blades ever so it glides for less tug and pull. turn
. >> the family is finally en route to the united states. a lot of hope there, a new beginning, but there was so much more left to do for youssif. when we come back, from baghdad to a burn center. stay with us. was always... [ laughing ] that seat's not happening without a big miles upcharge. a miles upcharge wasn't part of the deal. was i supposed to go without my wife? [ elevator bell dings ] [ grunting ] haha, that was awkward. so we upgraded to the venture card from capital one. we've...
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in much of the other world because the united states of america has waged wars on afghanistan on and supports is a which is a part of democracy a democracy exclusively for the progressive community that's to all the lands of the palestinians. and. if you want. in sweden's general election the center right wing coalition beat the social democrat opposition but fell three seats short of an outright majority the far right party sweden democrats which urges limits on immigration will enter part of the mint for the first time their candidates that they were attacked and deny freedom of speech before sunday's poll michael jensen member of the danish part of the mint for the liberal party says the establishment unwillingness to discuss immigration has resulted in an unfair election. we have an example right now where none of these fabulous parties and none of the media in sweden like to discuss it because they feel it's like you know it's not politically correct and it's like a. true drawing all over. this media on all this really staff this month so this should be a wake up call to all of
in much of the other world because the united states of america has waged wars on afghanistan on and supports is a which is a part of democracy a democracy exclusively for the progressive community that's to all the lands of the palestinians. and. if you want. in sweden's general election the center right wing coalition beat the social democrat opposition but fell three seats short of an outright majority the far right party sweden democrats which urges limits on immigration will enter part of...
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united states and possibly israel or israel in the united states depending on the pecking order. well first i'd like to say that i'm very disappointed in what your guest had to say effectively what he was saying was that we should murder and murder iranians and destroy parts of the country we have the right to kill iranians who have not attacked any country in recent history in fact if any country should be angered and if any country should have grievances it is iran iran was invaded by saddam hussein with western support western countries helps ataru iran has not having iran has not weapons and ron has not supported hamas scuse me i mean i didn't introduce her to arista terrorizing around the world i think you should wait a minute then you can. go ahead lame is false go ahead professor marandi has an ally is defending its own country against the country a regime is designed this apartheid regime that has occupied this country and still continues to occupy parts of lebanon israel today on a daily basis. its airplanes go over lebanese airspace and israelis can constantly provoke t
united states and possibly israel or israel in the united states depending on the pecking order. well first i'd like to say that i'm very disappointed in what your guest had to say effectively what he was saying was that we should murder and murder iranians and destroy parts of the country we have the right to kill iranians who have not attacked any country in recent history in fact if any country should be angered and if any country should have grievances it is iran iran was invaded by saddam...
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the united states within two hours. we'll be a global city. all of these opportunities driven will have partnerships. the same way that the leader from the personnel office at the white house was identifying talent and merit. we have a database constantly being built. when we have a new opportunity, we have a bench of partners if you will. that's one of the reasons why atlanta has more successful and thriving african-american businesses. in terms of how you really do that, you need to have a direct relationship with my administration. you do it through meetings today a mayor sees deals all the time they are brought and presented or come by necessity. $1.6 million bond for the city of atlanta airport. every single firm that bid got work. it is being lead by an african-american investment banker. 40% is going to the african-american community. if i didn't know her, you got to make these people know so there's no excuse. you can't use the old excuse i couldn't find a qualified minority. we say if you can't find one, you be
the united states within two hours. we'll be a global city. all of these opportunities driven will have partnerships. the same way that the leader from the personnel office at the white house was identifying talent and merit. we have a database constantly being built. when we have a new opportunity, we have a bench of partners if you will. that's one of the reasons why atlanta has more successful and thriving african-american businesses. in terms of how you really do that, you need to have a...
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policy is slowly unfolding in afghanistan it was richard holbrooke one year ago that the united states has to abandon any efforts to eradicate him poppy fields in afghanistan what is really striking just recently the same approach has been replicated regarding the fight against corruption the main logic among the us decision makers who are trying to sabotage the general petraeus efforts in afghanistan is based on a false assumption that if you push too hard against the drug farmers or against the evident politicians they will be driven into the hands of the taliban nowadays the us foreign policy in afghanistan is completely torn apart by the turf battles between the different american agencies on the one side the cia provides the political cover for its corrupted and drug infested assets on the other side the d.a. and f.b.i. doing their best trying to overcome the resistance from that afghan president who also provides political cover and protection for he's warlords for his corrupted drug lords and cronies that's why the us president doesn't have the luxury to wait till december for t
policy is slowly unfolding in afghanistan it was richard holbrooke one year ago that the united states has to abandon any efforts to eradicate him poppy fields in afghanistan what is really striking just recently the same approach has been replicated regarding the fight against corruption the main logic among the us decision makers who are trying to sabotage the general petraeus efforts in afghanistan is based on a false assumption that if you push too hard against the drug farmers or against...
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after the united states would not give him his visa, i asked him -- i told him about mutanabbi street and he wrote a poem and he wrote it in english, though he writes in, of course, in arabic. but this one he wrote in english. so i'll read it. one figure in the poem you should know, humbaba, which is an ogre, a monster of immemorial age. that was a special big garden, a forest, where all types of trees and flowers grew. the trees bending down gently flinging branches. our orchard grew like a crown on the sun's eyebrow. where did humbaba come from? his mother was just a cave, his father unknown. who made him a friend pretending guardian of the orchard. did those nice shrubs need fear to go begging for a garden and have humbaba in his treachery ilk. those plants and flowers were like books everyone could read, not cut and throw away. their different fantastic colors had formed our blood so our veins ran smoothly, our 7 wonders showed. then humbaba made a whirlwind of fire and snow. who crowned him king? who showed him our garden was but a jail? humbaba was great and scary, but not so ve
after the united states would not give him his visa, i asked him -- i told him about mutanabbi street and he wrote a poem and he wrote it in english, though he writes in, of course, in arabic. but this one he wrote in english. so i'll read it. one figure in the poem you should know, humbaba, which is an ogre, a monster of immemorial age. that was a special big garden, a forest, where all types of trees and flowers grew. the trees bending down gently flinging branches. our orchard grew like a...
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the war in afghanistan is the longest and ate it has cost a lot poorer to the united states who are saying american interests at stake in afghanistan do not warrant this level of sacrifice please explain why the war's cost us about four hundred billion dollars it's lasted for over nine years american dead or close to twelve hundred there's been found since of afghan deaths. we're spending one hundred billion dollars a year next year we're going to spend about one hundred twenty billion dollars a year according to the congressional research service in a country whose g.d.p. is only fourteen billion and knowing that according to our cia there's only fifty to one hundred members in afghanistan so you're talking about spending one billion to two billion dollars a year on each al qaeda presence in afghanistan i know that you had been working in iraq for a while before going to afghanistan was that war worth from where iraq was a few years ago yes the country has stabilized you know you've gone from four thousand civilian deaths some months down to a few hundred it's still by no means a story an
the war in afghanistan is the longest and ate it has cost a lot poorer to the united states who are saying american interests at stake in afghanistan do not warrant this level of sacrifice please explain why the war's cost us about four hundred billion dollars it's lasted for over nine years american dead or close to twelve hundred there's been found since of afghan deaths. we're spending one hundred billion dollars a year next year we're going to spend about one hundred twenty billion dollars...
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the iranian president has used the case to accuse the united states of hypocrisy and the europe union asked the virginia give to commute the life in prison saying they should not execute anyone with a mental disorder. >> and two men charged in a deadly home invasion in connecticut. a police investigator said the suspects exchanged messages hours before the attack and in the testimony the cops say they texted each other and "quote "i'm chomping at bit to get started. are we still on." and, yes, putting kid to bed, hold your horses, the investigator said he found eight graphic pictures taken of the victims on one of the suspect's cell phones. prosecutors say the two men broke into the home of the dr. william petit and took the family hostage and raped and murdered his wave, raped and newerred their 11-year-old daughter and set a fire which killed the two girls. the doctor was the only one to make it out. just barely. with us now is judge napolitano our senior judicial analyst and host of "freedom watch." i can't even ... you can't speak of how graphic and horrific this is. >> i have rea
the iranian president has used the case to accuse the united states of hypocrisy and the europe union asked the virginia give to commute the life in prison saying they should not execute anyone with a mental disorder. >> and two men charged in a deadly home invasion in connecticut. a police investigator said the suspects exchanged messages hours before the attack and in the testimony the cops say they texted each other and "quote "i'm chomping at bit to get started. are we still...
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year's election on the united states except for the fact that the united states failed to actively support the democratic ok let me know if i could go to michelle here michelle what why should why should be the united states getting and being involved in or want to be involved in the democratic process of another country like iran for example ok you may not like the outcome but that is you know what is why should the united states be so judge mental about the nature of the democracy in iran in other places i mean sure and you know you may not like it but that's the outcome but it's the choice of the people want it because it's down to you ok i'll show you my cards i mean you're not iranian regime i'm talking to me showing talking to michelle regime i'm talking to a show right now ok but show i mean is it really because it's not a western liberal democracy that is just like us because that's what he gets to when he gets into the greater middle east do you agree or disagree with that. well i would disagree i mean i think first of all. the promotion of democracy i mean the united states is fo
year's election on the united states except for the fact that the united states failed to actively support the democratic ok let me know if i could go to michelle here michelle what why should why should be the united states getting and being involved in or want to be involved in the democratic process of another country like iran for example ok you may not like the outcome but that is you know what is why should the united states be so judge mental about the nature of the democracy in iran in...